Description
GRAMOCEF -CV TAB
Each film-coated GRAMOCEF tablet contains The active ingredient – cefalexin 1gram The active ingredient in this medicine is cefalexin. This is the new name for cephalexin. The ingredient itself has not changed.
GRAMOCEF tablets contain cefalexin which is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin class. Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria or “germs” that cause infections. GRAMOCEF is used to treat infections of the chest, ear, nose, throat, urinary systems, bone, flesh, and skin. Genital infections, e.g. gonorrhea and those resulting from childbirth, are also treated with GRAMOCEF. Your doctor has prescribed this medication because he has found that you have one of these infections. You may also be prescribed GRAMOCEF by your dentist to treat dental infections.
Before you take your medicine This medicine suits most people but there are some people who should not take it. Ask yourself these questions to check whether GRAMOCEF is right for you.
How To Take Gramocef
Look at the label – it should say WHO should take it, HOW MANY tablets, and WHEN. If it does not say all this or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If prescribed for a CHILD, make sure the medicine is taken as the label says.
Swallow each tablet whole with a drink of water.
The usual doses are as follows for adults and children over 12 years of age – 1g (1000mg) twice daily.
For some infections higher doses of 1g, three times a day or 3g twice a day may
children 7 to 12 years –Â 500mg twice daily.
.Your dose, number of times a day, and length of time you need to take the medicine to vary depending on your infection. It is important, therefore, that you follow the instructions on the label carefully
For most infections, treatment should continue for at least two days after everything has returned to normal, but for more complicated infections treatment for two weeks is recommended.
If you have kidney disease your dose may be lowered If you are receiving intermittent dialysis, you should be given an additional dose of GRAMOCEF after each dialysis.
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